Kiawah Island, SC Overview

The town of Kiawah Island is situated just 20 miles from Charleston and is well-known for its natural beauty and environmentally responsible development.  Less than 50 years ago, the island was an overgrown hunting reserve accessible only by boat.  Today, the community offers an exclusive island retreat and some of the most desirable properties in the Southeast.  Newcomers are enchanted by endless acres of pristine marshland, 10 miles of unspoiled Atlantic Ocean beach, deep forests, and abundant wildlife.  The island is home to a collection of ancient live oak and palmetto trees as well as pine, hickory, sweetgum, and magnolia trees.  Developed amenities include some of the nation's finest golf courses, wonderful tennis facilities, exclusive shopping, and fine dining.  Kiawah Island is a private community with access limited to property owners and resort guests. Public access to the beach is available at Beachwalker County Park at the west end of the island.

Summary

Population Growth (since 2000) 75%
Population Density (ppl / mile) 194.00
Household Size (ppl) 2.006
Households w/ Children 2%

Housing Stability

Annual Residential Turnover 0%
5+ Years in Residency 42%
Median Year in Residency 4.35

Housing Inventory

Kiawah Island, SC Housing Inventory 130 935 2,691 2,691 130 935 2,691

Market Overview

65 listings with an estimated median price of $1,295,000

Price Count
$0 - 100K 1
$100K - 200K 1
$200K - 300K 1
$400K - 500K 5
$500K - 600K 5
$600K - 700K 5
$700K - 800K 5
$800K - 900K 3
$900K - 1M 1
$1M - Max 38
Property Type Count
Single Family 58
Lots and Land 7

(Data as of 4/26/2024)

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Kiawah Island, SC Population Demographics

Total: 2,134

Households:1,064

Median Age: 69.53

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature (degrees F)

Kiawah Island, SC Temperature

Weather Risk

Kiawah Island, SC Weather Risk

Education

The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index below are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.

Education Climate Index

Kiawah Island, SC Education Climate Index

Highest Education Level Attained

Kiawah Island, SC Highest Education Level Attained 165 88 785 169 12 0 732 165 88 785 169 12 0 732

Employment and Finance

Workforce

Kiawah Island, SC Workforce

Income by dollar range (Median Income: $139,024)

Kiawah Island, SC Income by dollar range 61 35 7 11 8 29 15 26 17 33 32 94 115 88 374 66 29 23

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Studio
$713
One Bedroom
$818
Two Bedroom
$973
Three Bedroom
$1,290
Four Bedroom
$1,665

Smoking Ban

The Smoking Ban data indicates whether an area has a smoking ban in place for workplaces, restaurants or bars. This information represents that of the search area and may not reflect that of the whole County or State.

Workplaces
No
Restaurants
Yes
Bars
Yes

Crime

The Crime Index compares the risk or probability of future occurrence of certain types of crime in this community as compared to the national average. The national average for each type of crime equals a score of 1.0, so a score of 2.0 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 0.50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Kiawah Island, SC Crime

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